Events
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Basket Day
FeaturedHistorical Society of CheshireWyman Tavern Lecture Series: Indigenous people, history and culture into the 21st century Basket Day Saturday, November 3, 2018. 10am-4pm. Historical Society of Cheshire County Basket Identification Day Do you have old baskets tucked away in your attic or closets? Think they may be Native American? If you know their history, or are curious to find out more about them, please join us on […]
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Presentation: Native American Baskets of the Monadnock Region
FeaturedHistorical Society of CheshireSaturday, November 3, 2018. 4pm-5pm. Historical Society of Cheshire County. Presentation: Native American Baskets of the Monadnock Region The public is invited to attend a free presentation on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 4pm at the Historical Society of Cheshire County. Lynn Clark, independent museum professional and anthropologist will talk about Native American baskets in the […]
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Film: Black Angel
FeaturedThe Keene Public Library 30 Winter Street, Keene, NH, United StatesWednesday, November 7, 2018. 7pm. FREE. This Historical Society program will be shown at the Keene Public Library, 30 Winter Street, Keene. The Historical Society of Cheshire County in partnership with the Keene Public Library will show a film starring Keene High School Graduate turned film star June Vincent. Dorothy June Smith (1920-2008) moved […]
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Railroads of Hancock and Harrisville
FeaturedHarris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesJoin Historical Society of Cheshire County Director and historian Alan Rumrill for a fascinating trip through time, using old photos and historic documents to bring the railroad history of Hancock and Harrisville to life. See the Alcott Trestle in its glory days, find out who footed the bill, and discover why Harrisville was one of […]
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Deep Water – The Murder of William K. Dean
FeaturedHistorical Society of CheshireBuy Your Tickets Now William K. Dean of Jaffrey was murdered 100 years ago, and the mystery of his murder is the topic of a play by Ken Sheldon. Ken Sheldon, who is known throughout the Monadnock region as an author, performer, humorist, and the creator of Frost Heaves, will present a performance in […]
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Santa’s Sleigh Egg Workshop with Elegant Hatchery
FeaturedHistorical Society of CheshireParticipants will receive a kit in class and instructions to finish a Goose egg Santa's sleigh. This is a Real unfertilized Goose Egg. It will already be cut and will be mounted on a gold plated sleigh stand. You will add a gold plated Swarovski chain around the opening. The instructor will be there and […]
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Film: Charlie Chan in Rio at the Keene Public Library
FeaturedThe Keene Public Library 30 Winter Street, Keene, NH, United StatesWednesday, December 5, 2018. 7pm. FREE. This Historical Society program will be shown at the Keene Public Library, 30 Winter Street. Seating is limited for this event please RSVP below: Kate Phillips is remembered by many in the Monadnock region as a teacher, presenter of a Peterborough radio show, a generous friend and neighbor in […]
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Society will be closed for staff development and training Jan 1 – Jan 14, 2019
FeaturedThe Society will be closed for staff training and development January 1st thru January 14th
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Lost Boundaries, 70th Anniversary Screening. Free Event
FeaturedIntroduction to film: Dr. Larry Benequist, filmmaker A Short Documentary filmed by NHPBS of the Johnston Family will screen prior to the film. This film is based on a shocking true story that happened in Keene, NH. The story is about Dr. Albert Johnston and his family, a black family who passed for white in […]
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Identity & Race in 1940s Keene Exhibit
FeaturedHistorical Society of CheshireIDENTITY & RACE IN 1940S KEENE A display of artifacts related to the Albert Johnston family of Keene and Lost Boundaries, the Louis de Rochemont Hollywood film inspired by their story. More Information Exhibit open during business hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9-4pm Wednesday 9am-9pm Saturday Feb. 2nd and 16th 9-12pm & March 2nd and 16th
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Identity and Race in 1940s Keene presentation
FeaturedHistorical Society of CheshirePresentation Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 7 p.m. Location: Historical Society of Cheshire County, 246 Main Street, Keene, NH 03431 Admission: Free and open to the public Dr. Larry Benaquist, retired Keene State College film studies professor, will discuss “Lost Boundaries” and the Johnston family of New Hampshire, on whom the movie is based […]
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Spring Egg Workshop with Elegant Hatchery
FeaturedHistorical Society of CheshireThe next egg class is on March 6th at the Historical Society in Keene at 4:30pm until 8:00pm. Participants have a choice of making two darling quail eggs. Eggs are carved ahead of time, you will decorate with fimo caned flowers and fine gold braiding. You will also enhance egg with Swarovski crystals and extra […]